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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... assist control volume ... is the same set volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Modes #Ventilation
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Modes of Mechanical ... now know many modes ... are delivered (Volume ... #CriticalCare #Modes ... Comparison #Table #Volume
Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
of Mechanical Ventilation ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... modes are defined ... there are many modes ... Unlike in AC modes ... MechanicalVentilation #Basics #Modes
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Volume Assist/Control ... Mechanical Ventilation ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... pressures; pressure modes ... initial minute ventilation
An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation:
This is a simplification of the general principles underlying the most common
to Mechanical Ventilation ... the most common ventilator ... modes. ... PCC #Mechanical #Ventilation
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... AVAPS - Adaptive volume ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
trial Mechanical Ventilation ... in Asthma: • Volume ... control mode of ... ventilation • ... Initial ventilator
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... • Tidal volume ... g in non-ARDS, volume ... controlled/guarantee modes ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation ... is done by the ventilator ... relation between the mode ... of ventilation ... unit of tidal volume